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Munro, a soldier turned lay preacher, comes to New Zealand to minister to the first British colonists, but he is converted by the powerful chief Maianui to serve a different purpose.
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$692018
119 min
2024-03-14
Released
English
129
6.1
Thomas Munro
Rangimai
Maianui
Charlotte
Captive Warrior
Akatarewa
Kedgley
Castor Samuels
Epworth Washerwoman / Epworth Dancer
Harris
Maianui Elder
Pahirua
Maianui Warrior
Jane Beauchamp
Maianui Elder / Akatarewa Warrior
Bethany Beauchamp
Mrs. Webster
Maianui Medicine Woman
Uenuku
Boyd
Petrie
Aorangi
Military
Padgett
Beauchamp
De Buin
Edwina De Buin
Te Kauri
Farrell
Ratapu
Cornwall
Older Woman
Mother - Mrs. Wallant
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